Fast Facts
Did you know...
For some life threatening medical cases a fire truck will be sent at the same time as an ambulance. This means that basic life support can be provided as quickly as possible and paramedics have extra helpers to move patients.
A day in The Life
Andrew Watson, Group Manager
Leads a group of paramedic team managers and is on 24-hour call to command major incidents. ‘A lot of my tasks are about ensuring that the care we deliver to the community is of a high standard. I feel blessed to have a position such as this.’